aloof
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Fagan’s wide scope naturally comes at the expense of some depth, and the author remains stubbornly aloof from the behavior he describes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“People shouldn’t care to hear my opinion. I didn’t have a phone for 18 months… I hate to be the artist that’s that aloof, but I’m so disconnected from what’s happening.”
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
The big news in recent decades of Shakespeare studies is that the Bard was not as aloof as his statue’s height and location would lead you to believe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
“It’s a collective thing. I can’t taper that for individuals, but I can certainly be conscious of pacing and understanding. I don’t think I’m aloof enough to not have that in my mind.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025
He remained aloof, however, never participating in the quarrels between the pro-Zionist and anti-Zionist groups.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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